St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pleasant Point, Canterbury 7903 · Timaru District
About St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point)
St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point) is a state integrated full primary located in Pleasant Point, in the Timaru District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 47 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 59.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (71th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.9%; pacific students 2.1%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Pleasant Point; St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point) ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)426
- Roll size (10%)47
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)4.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 426
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 47
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 4.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 14.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pleasant Point Primary School
Pleasant Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
245 students · 492 m away
Arowhenua Maori School
Arowhenua · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students · 11 km away
St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Temuka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
110 students · 12 km away
Temuka Primary School
Temuka · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 12 km away
Opihi College
Temuka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
273 students · 13 km away
Winchester Rural School
Winchester · State contributing · Years 1–6
121 students · 14 km away
Gleniti School
Gleniti · State full primary · Years 1–8
385 students · 14 km away
Mountainview High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
448 students · 15 km away
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Timaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
218 students · 15 km away
Grantlea Downs School
Marchwiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
309 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's School (Fairlie)
Fairlie · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
27 students
St Bernadette's School (Hornby)
Hornby · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
166 students
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
Kaikoura · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
114 students
St Joseph's School (Rangiora)
Rangiora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
187 students
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Timaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
232 students
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
Kaiapoi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
204 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point) has a Success Index (NZ) of 59.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point) rank in Canterbury?
St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point) is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point)?
St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point) had 47 students in 2026, a change of +4% over five years.
Is St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.